Along the lines of what Waynette said.. If you want to go killer simple with Shrimp, SeaPak makes a Shrimp Scampi that is to die for. Just serve it over Angel Hair Pasta that's been sprinkled with fresh parmesan cheese. YUM!

I have a completely different menu idea though and will post it later today [complete with recipe(s)]. I'm thinking Gourmet Chicken Spaghetti (which you'll be slaving over the stove most of the day but the end results are fantastic); or, a delightful stuffed chicken breast that you could prepare a day ahead of time and just pop in the oven prior to the gathering. The stuffed chicken breast presents beautifully and looks as though you got it from some gourmet restaurant, yet is uber simple to make. Let me know which way you're leaning with my thoughts, and I'll provide the recipe(s) as well as proper "fixins".. LOL

The most popular thing I've made for large dinner parties (and for my smaller supper club) is a Puerto Rican dinner of Picadillo (kind of like a stew made w/ ground beef & pork), black beans, yellow rice and fried ripe plantains (amarillos). And flan for dessert. It's easy, can all be done ahead of time except for frying the plaintains, not terribly expensive, can be eaten with just a fork which is great for large parties, and I've had it requested again and again by my large family of non-hispanics.

My second most popular dinner for the club was individual beef wellingtons which are very easy but would cost an absolute fortune for that many people and cooking them in that quantity would be tough.